Peercoin's original and noteworthy innovation is the proof-of-stake/proof-of-work hybrid system. Like other cryptocurrencies, initial coins can be mined through the more commonly used proof-of-work hashing process. However unlike other coins, as the hashing difficulty increases over time, users continue to be rewarded with coins generated by the additional proof-of-stake algorithm. Anyone holding 1% of the currency will be compensated with 1% of all proof-of-stake coin blocks. In addition to increased security and improved energy efficiency, the hybrid proof-of-work+proof-of-stake algorithm combats the deflationary tendencies that cryptocurrencies can suffer because of their hard mintage caps.

Members who donate more than 1000 PPC are awarded the title Peercoin Royalty on the forum!! This will appear as a title in the profile screen and these members will have full access to every board and area on the forum and other bonus features.

Members who donate 500 to 1000 PPC are awarded the title Peercoin VIP on the forum. This will appear as a title in the profile screen and these members will have full access to various VIP features of the forum.

Members who donate 100 to 500 PPC are awarded the title Peercoin Donator on the forum. This will appear as a title in the profile screen.

Members who donate 10 to 100 PPC are awarded the title Peercoin Contributor on the forum. This will appear as a title in the profile screen.